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Originally Posted by amyrainbow  OK - one of Molly's three boys was born at only 50 grams (1.75 oz). He has nursed with vigor and has gained - but only about .2 oz a day - they are 5 days today. The other pupps are massive compared to him and push him off - I try to get in there and give him some alone time with her, but don't know if the big ones are getting most of the milk. He isn't crying - so I guess he's getting enough food - maybe he just eats and gains less cuz he is so tiny? I am so worried about him - any words of encouragement on tiny ones would be a big help!
Also, I am taking them in to get tails and dews done today- is it safe for such a little guy? |
supplement him with esbilac or I also used a milk I bought for puppies at walmart. give him nutrical or karo syrup before you let him nurse. Put him on the teats closer to her hind legs. Try to let him nurse first and then put the others to her teats, then supplement him. AS long as he is eating and appears to be healthy I'd keep trying you'll see him start gaining steadily. It is alot of work my first litter I had a puppy who was only 3.5 oz. and she kept getting pushed to the side, I had to assist her because she started to get weaker.